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Outrage as female students subjected to bra checks at Nigerian University
Olabisi Onabanjo University staff were seen touching students in a move described by critics as invasive and sexist.
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US restarts student visa processing, introduces stricter social media checks
The department warned that applicants who keep their social media accounts private may be viewed as hiding potentially concerning activity.
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Tanzania initiates diplomatic talks with US over potential travel ban
A memo from the US State Department lists 36 countries, including Tanzania, for failing to meet new immigration standards.
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Trump approves Iran strike plan but holds off final decision
Iran has dismissed US calls for surrender, vowing to resist any military intervention. The region remains on edge as American forces gather and evacuations begin.
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Uganda begins evacuation of citizens from Iran and Israel as conflict escalates
The Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students have been evacuated from Tehran and that diplomatic missions across the Middle East are offering support to facilitate the safe return of all affected nationals.
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Three years to 1.5C: Scientists warn clock is ticking on climate goal
With only 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide left in the global budget and current annual emissions at 40 billion tonnes, experts say time is quickly running out.
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Australia makes historic move in blood donation equality
The ban, initially designed to reduce the risk of HIV transmission, had long excluded men and transgender women who had sex with men within the past three months, along with sex workers and women who had sexual contact with bisexual men.
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Iran claims launch of hypersonic missiles in Israel amid tensions
The claim came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded that Iran surrender without conditions.
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Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 90 days
The extension comes despite a law passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court. Trump says he believes China will approve a deal, as multiple investor groups express interest in acquiring TikTok.
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Palestinians shot dead while waiting for food in Khan Younis
Witnesses say Israeli drones and tanks targeted the crowd, which had gathered in hopes of receiving flour.
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Belgian prosecutors seek trial of ex-diplomat over Lumumba killing
The move follows years of pressure from Lumumba’s family and comes more than six decades after his execution.
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Mali begins construction of Russian-backed gold refinery
The plant will be majority-owned by Mali and is seen as part of the country’s shift towards Russia following the 2021 coup.